Missing someone toxic doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re human. Here’s how to deal with the mind games and emotional hangover, straight up and unfiltered.

Let’s just say it: Not getting an apology sucks. It’s one of the most frustrating, unfair, soul-bruising things that can happen in a breakup—or hell, in life.

They hurt you. They lied. They ghosted, cheated, manipulated, disrespected—or maybe they just casually stomped on your heart like it was no big deal. And then they moved on like nothing happened.

And there you are. Still waiting. Still angry. Still replaying what you should’ve said. And most of all—still hoping they’ll show up one day and say the magic words: “I’m sorry.”

It starts sweet. Texts all day. Over-the-top compliments. “You’re different.” “I’ve never felt this way before.” Three dates in, and they’re talking about vacations, soulmates, and maybe even what your kids would look like. Slow your roll, Casanova. That’s not romance. That’s manipulation in a nice shirt.